With a nod toward her femme fatale of Tales of Suspense past, nothing says spy game like all black against snowy bright backdrop to really confuse the enemy. But channeling Black Widow on a fashion front is like crushing winter beneath your combat heel, and I’m happy to oblige.
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Reversible Skater Dress (Top): Black Milk Clothing
Velvet Jacquard Skirt: Innocent World
Black Widow Buckle; Belt: DIY, Forever 21
Gold Bracers: Forever 21
Cat Ear Beret, Gun Print Nylons, Asuka Pins: Ebay
Ankle Boots: Storets
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This week’s launch of leading lady Natasha Romanova in her own Marvel Now! title pleases us greatly, and we’re kicking off the new year by going Black Widow for the celebratory Widow Week, hosted by the ever excellent Fuck Yeah, Black Widow of dot tumblr dot com.
We’re continuing our celebration of Widow Week with the question we always like to ask here at White Hot Room: Would Would Black Widow Wear? But first! Black Widow #1 is out in comic stores everywhere and available for digital purchase today so go get yourself a copy and read it! We’ll wait.
Read it? Enjoyed it? Drooled over Phil Noto’s art? Okay, good.
A former Russian super spy and now a staple member of the Avengers, the Black Widow is a lady that you remember (unless, of course, she doesn’t want you too.) Gorgeous and lethal, no one rocks black quite like Natasha Romanova. Elegant would be a good word here.
We’ll start off with this fantastic jacket by Atelier Versace.
If there’s one thing that a top notch spy has a lot of in her wardrobe, it’s elegant little black dresses and Natasha definitely has those in spades. Either of these Oscar de la Renta dresses might make an appearance in her closet. (It’s definitely the addition of the black leather gloves to the dress on the left that sell the entire look as Nat!)
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We’ve all felt that con season fever, and for first-timers wanting to whip together a little cosplay something with limited time and skills — well, comic book Black Widow is the perfect place to start! With a simple black base and only a few key components that speak to Black Widow’s visual makeup, you’ll be a leading lady Avenger in no time.
Black Catsuit & Gloves
Plenty of dancewear and theater companies will be able to supply you with a black zippered bodysuit. But for those without access, a pair of matching black leggings and turtleneck can do in a pinch — Black Widow’s belt comes in handy for hiding the separation!
Black gloves are an easy find — less easy, though, is matching the sheen of the gloves to your catsuit. Readily available are satin costume gloves, and little else. One solution? Go for the more practical movie look, and suddenly fingerless dancewear gloves become an easy option.
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Full Body Unitard* + Cotton Spandex Yoga Leggings + Long Sleeve Turtleneck
*this is actually the unitard we use for our SHIELD costumes!
Black Widow’s Gauntlets
Feeling a little crafty? A bandolier of toy bullets offers the perfect base — prime and paint gold, cut to fit the circumference of the wrist, and secure the ends together with black elastic.
Feeling a little less crafty? Gold bracers. They’re in, they’re everywhere, grab a pair and go.
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Costume Belt Bandolier + Mirrored Hinge Cuff + Double Gold Cuffs
Belt & Boots
Want the easy belt inspo? Go for the movie equivalent and drop the golden circles. A simple gold buckle will do the trick, but if you’re feeling a little DIY or Etsy, you can always add the Black Widow insignia!
Any basic black boot can finish off the outfit, but visually optimal would be knee high and without laces. And while heels can give you an extra sexy lift, also consider a low heel or flat boot if you’ll be doing a lot of legwork on the convention floor.
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Stretch Belt + Belt Buckle (Movie) + Cagliara Boot
Red Wig
And last but not least, Natasha Romanova’s signature hair! Whether wavy or straight, remember to match the red to your skin tone — it’s very easy for the wrong red to overwhelm or clash. There’s some resources online for advice, but image googling somebody with similar skin tones as you can help immensely too.
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“Ferrari” in Maroon + “Hestia” in Dark Red + “Dionysus” in Apple Red
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This week’s launch of leading lady Natasha Romanova in her own Marvel Now! title pleases us greatly, and we’re kicking off the new year by going Black Widow for the celebratory Widow Week, hosted by the ever excellent Fuck Yeah, Black Widow of dot tumblr dot com.
Much heralded as a leading lady Avenger, this week’s launch of Natasha Romanova in her own Marvel Now! title pleases us greatly. It pleases us so greatly that we’re kicking off the new year by joining the celebratory Widow Week, hosted by the ever excellent Fuck Yeah, Black Widow of dot tumblr dot com.
So kick back a chair and scrub that red off your ledger, because we’re going to play this spy game to win.
| MONDAY | – [DIY] Closet Cosplay: Black Widow |
| WEDNESDAY | – [INSPO] What Would Black Widow Wear |
| FRIDAY | – [WAYW] The Longest Winter II |